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Code of Conduct and Ethics nameACC 375April 18, 2011Instructor/University Code of Conduct and Ethics Code of conduct and ethics is one of the most important aspects an organization has because it sets the tone for the work environment. The culture a business creates during the establishment will pave the way for how employees behave and how new employees will perceive the organization. When an organization is stuck in a difficult situation, it is wise to choose ethics over profits. Further details will discuss the importance of the ethics tradeoff. Analysis of three organizations is a part of this discussion to show examples of how the code of conduct is part of these organizations and how the conduct requirements set examples for employees. Recommendations for the code of conduct and ethics are a part of the last portion for this discussion. The recommendations are a combination of experience and the analysis of the three organizations, Wal-Mart, Boeing, and The Direct Selling Association.Code of ConductThe code of conduct is the framework of a company. This document is important because it sets the guidelines expected and accepted by the company. Every action and personal conduct is a guidance of this code. When researching a company many investors will read the code of conduct to determine the companys professional and ethical standards. The importance of the code of conduct to an employee is an explan